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Idiomatic Expressions with Tener
Explore a list of 15 idiomatic expressions that use tener. The second exercise has learners choose between two similar words to fill the blanks provided.
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Idiomatic Expressions
In this idiomatic expressions worksheet, students write sentences with the given idiomatic expressions and fill in the blank to sentences with expressions from a word bank. Students complete 17 sentences total.
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Modals and Idiomatic Expressions
This activity provides a good review of idiomatic expressions. Not only do students have a chart detailing the different types of meanings, they also are given 25 questions to practice this skill.
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Idiomatic Expressions - Love and Relationships (Crossword Puzzle)
In this idiomatic expressions learning exercise, students complete a crossword dealing with love and relationships. Students complete 9 spaces in the crossword.
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Reading: Expressions Using the Word "Cold"
In this idiomatic expressions worksheet, students read a one page text that gives the meaning and origins of expressions using the word "cold" such as "cold fish", "cold shoulder" and "out in the cold". Students answer 5 matching...
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Reading: Expressions Using the Word Hot
In this word meanings instructional activity, students explore idiomatic expressions with the word hot. Students read a passage and then match six expressions to their proper meaning.
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Idiom Quizzes- Leg/Foot
In this interactive word meanings worksheet, students explore idiomatic expressions. Students choose the correct expression to complete each of the eleven sentences.
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Prediction Idioms Exercise
In this grammar worksheet, students explore idiomatic expressions. Students determine meanings of idioms through four matching and eight multiple choice questions.
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Idiom Exercise
Don't let your pupils bite off more than they can chew! Comprehending idiomatic speech can be very perplexing to language learners. Readers must use context clues, common sense, and knowledge of the connotative and denotative meanings to...
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BBC Learning English, Vocabulary
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students unscramble idiomatic expressions, define them, and then write an original paragraph using five of the six phrases. This instructional activity assesses English language learners'...
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Idiomatic Expressions
In this English grammar activity, students focus on idiomatic expressions. Students complete 25 fill in the blank questions using the interactive drop down menu for each.
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Idioms in Everyday Language
Learners describe idioms and their use in everyday language. They describe the difference between literal and idiomatic meanings. In groups, students use iPhoto to create books that explain and illustrate a variety of idioms describing...
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Advice Idioms Exercise
In this grammar worksheet, 5th graders explore idiomatic expressions and their meanings. Students complete twelve questions where they determine the meanings of an expression.
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Errors vs. Rhetorical Devices
Is there a difference between writing errors and employing rhetorical devices? This presentation argues that there is a difference, but it might be a finer point than one would think. Addressing double entendre, oxymorons, and parody,...
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The Clever Monkey
Students read and explore a folktale from West Africa while utilizing interdisciplinary connections in language arts and social studies. They sequence information, use pantomime, explore idiomatic expressions, and write creatively.
Super Teacher Worksheets
Idioms
If figurative language makes your kids feel blue or under the weather, use an activity focused on idioms to help them feel on top of the world. Kids complete a chart with seven idiomatic phrases, adding the meaning of each along with an...
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Ageless Idioms
Students translate and define idioms between English and Spanish. For this ageless idioms lesson, students discuss elements of expression and how a language's vernacular does not always make sense. Students illustrate a variety of...
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Idioms
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate idiom expression to fill in the blanks in twenty-four sentences. Students discuss each idiom.
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Mammal Idioms Exercise
In this grammar and biology instructional activity, learners explore mammals using idiomatic expressions. Students match five expressions to their correct meaning and then complete eight multiple choice questions using the idiomatic...
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Countable and Uncountable Nouns - Noun Quantifiers
Students solidify their knowledge of countable and uncountable nouns and their quantifiers. The lesson includes a number of overlooked or idiomatic expressions to help higher level students expand their knowledge.
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Conversation Practice
In this grammar worksheet, students practice working with conversations between two people. Students are given eight sets of sentences and eight phrases to match to the correct conversation.
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Valentine's Day Hearts
Students consider idiomatic expressions that use the word, "heart". They illustrate an assigned idiom and present it to the class. They use the illustrations to guess which idiom is being represented.
Film English
My Shoes
Engage your pupils in short story and short film. Using a still from the film as inspiration, pairs compose short stories, which they later share and compare with other members of the class. They then watch the film and respond to a...
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Amelia Bedelia's Idioms
Third graders investigate idioms by listening to Peggy Parish's, Amelia Bedelia. They make a list of the idioms in the book, add to the list, and then chose one to illustrate. They make a class book using the illustrate idioms.